Nirmala Devi

For other uses, see Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi.

Nirmala Devi aka Nirmala Arun ( –1996) was a Bengali Hindustani classical vocalist of the Patiala Gharana, in far northern India.^[1][2][3][4] She is the mother of Bollywood actor Govinda.

Personal Life

Nirmala Devi was the wife of a popular actor, of the 1940s, Arun Ahuja. She has five children, including actor Govinda (actor) and director Kirti Kumar. She died in 1996.

Filmography

• Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) - playback singer
• Bawarchi (1972) - playback singer, as Nirmala Arun
• Zara Bachke (1959) - playback singer
• Shama Parwana (1954) - playback singer, as Nirmala Arun

Soundtrack

• Bawarchi (1972) - performer: "Kahhey Kanha Karat Bijori"

Actress

• Savera (1942)

References

1. ^ Manuel, Peter Lamarche (1990). Ṭhumrī in historical and stylistic perspectives. Motilal Banarsidass. p. 90. ISBN 9788120806733. 
2. ^ Wade, Bonnie C. (1987). Music in India: the classical traditions. Riverdale Company. p. 178. ISBN 9780913215258. 
3. ^ Sharma, Manorma (2006). Tradition of Hindustani music. APH Publishing. p. 114. ISBN 9788176489997. 
4. ^ Singh, Manjit (1992). Political socialization of students. Deep & Deep Publications. p. 24. ISBN 9788171004041. 

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